Australia Seeks to Slash Time for Renewable Energy Approvals
The Australian government announced a new target to complete renewable energy project approvals within 50 business days. The measure aims to streamline federal permitting processes, cutting the current average timeline of roughly 120 days. Officials say the faster regime will help meet the country’s 2030 renewable capacity goal of 33 GW of new generation. However, industry groups warn that state‑level approvals, environmental reviews and grid‑connection bottlenecks could still delay projects.
Cypher Capital: Iran War Has Shown that ‘Data Centres Are Geopolitical Assets’
Cypher Capital founder Bijan Alizadeh says the Iran‑Israel conflict has highlighted data centres as geopolitical assets, even as the broader narrative driving AI‑related infrastructure investment stays unchanged. He warns that the war could reshape short‑to‑medium‑term investment decisions, especially around site...
Partners Group on the Race to Meet US Power Demand
Partners Group executives Andre Burba and Patrick Langan argue that co‑locating solar photovoltaic and battery storage with existing natural‑gas plants offers a faster, lower‑cost route to satisfy the United States’ rising electricity demand. The hybrid approach leverages existing transmission connections...
Ridgewood on Investing in the Energy Transition Through Fundamentals
Ridgewood Infrastructure’s Sam Lissner argues that the economics of the energy transition will be as decisive as policy decisions. The firm stresses investing based on fundamentals—cash‑flow stability, long‑term contracts, and regulatory certainty—rather than hype. Ridgewood is shifting capital toward renewable...
Infranode on Nordic Nations Being Primed for Green Revolution
Infranode’s Carl-Emil Lindholm says the Nordic region is poised for a green revolution, building on recent strides toward cleaner energy. The bloc has expanded renewable capacity dramatically, especially in offshore wind and hydroelectric power. Despite this progress, Lindholm highlights abundant...
I Squared Capital on the Energy Transition’s Transatlantic Story
I Squared Capital sees a burgeoning pipeline of decarbonisation projects on both sides of the Atlantic, despite differing political environments. In the United States, tax incentives and private‑sector financing are accelerating renewable and grid‑modernisation deals. Europe’s Green Deal and national...
Sosteneo on Safeguarding Europe’s Energy Security
Federica Gallina of Sosteneo argues that Europe’s energy security hinges on building flexible energy systems capable of adapting to geopolitical volatility. She highlights the need for diversified generation, expanded storage, and stronger cross‑border interconnections to reduce dependence on any single...
InfraVia: At the Engine Room of Europe’s Energy Sovereignty
InfraVia is positioning itself at the core of Europe’s drive for energy sovereignty by expanding large‑scale battery storage projects. The company, together with GIGA Storage, argues that battery assets will become a critical component of the continent’s decarbonisation strategy, providing...
Nuveen Infrastructure on How to Power the Path to Decarbonisation
Nuveen Infrastructure’s Joost Bergsma argues that reliable, scalable decarbonisation technologies are essential as the world accelerates toward a cleaner energy future. He outlines the firm’s focus on investing in renewable power generation, grid‑scale storage, and emerging hydrogen solutions. Bergsma highlights...
Energy Transition Trends: Electrified Transport
Electrified transport is emerging as the linchpin of global decarbonisation, with electric vehicles (EVs) and related services poised to reshape mobility. Industry analysts forecast annual EV sales of roughly 30 million units by 2030, driven by falling battery prices and expanding...
Energy Transition Trends: Battery Storage
Battery storage is emerging as a cornerstone of the energy transition as utility‑scale costs have plunged dramatically, making projects financially viable. Europe leads the charge, capturing the majority of new capital and deploying large‑scale installations ahead of other regions. Falling...
Energy Transition Trends: Supply Chains
The push toward deglobalisation is colliding with the inherently global nature of the energy transition, creating tension in supply‑chain planning. While cross‑border trade has traditionally underpinned the rapid rollout of renewable technologies, rising geopolitical frictions are prompting firms to reconsider...
Energy Transition Trends: Carbon Capture and Storage
Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is emerging as a reliable pathway to low‑carbon power generation. Industry analysts highlight that CCS can lock away up to 90% of emissions from fossil‑fuel plants, making it especially valuable for regions still dependent on...
The Pipeline: SDC Halfway with $1.5bn, Infranity Nears €3bn Target, Stonepeak Leads $6bn Utility Deal
SDC announced it is halfway to its $1.5 billion target for its fifth digital infrastructure fund, having secured roughly $750 million. European manager Infranity is close to closing a €3 billion (~$3.3 billion) fund aimed at core infrastructure assets. In the United States, Stonepeak...
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